Non-Degree English | 15 ECT

Improvisation-based contemporary music

Norwegian Academy of Music · Oslo, Norway
TuitionAsk an advisor
Duration| 15 ECT
Teaching languagesEnglish
DegreeNon-Degree
Credits15 ECTS
Programme provider

Norwegian Academy of Music

Oslo, Norway · Accredited programme

University profile
At a glance

Improvisation-based contemporary music (Non-Degree) is taught at Norwegian Academy of Music, Oslo. It lasts | 15 ECT. Taught in English.

Program overview

Developing one's own artistic agenda and voice on the instrument is central to this further education, which is also offered as an elective for NMH's students. In this further education, you will gain experience in being an independent actor in improvised music and in composed music that use improvisation as a central element. The course is open to all performers regardless of genre and does not require any prior knowledge of improvisation.

CityOslo
Credit load15 ECTS

Cost per year

Living costsNOK 20,200 a month in Oslo, rent included
kr 242,400

Living costs from SiT estimate from livingcost.org city data (Nov 2026), converted from USD at the ECB reference rate of 30 Oct 2026 (1 EUR = 10.312 NOK, 1.1172 USD)

Admission requirements

Typical requirements in Norway for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

  • A completed qualification that gives access to Non-Degree study.
  • Academic transcripts and any programme-specific assessment the institution asks for.
  • Your advisor checks the final requirements for your education system and intake.

Language requirements

Taught in English.

EnglishMain teaching language
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Required documents

A typical checklist for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

Passport or national identity document
Previous diploma or graduation certificate
Academic transcript
Proof of the teaching language, when the programme asks for it
Completed application form and a recent photo

Accreditation

The central catalogue records this programme as accredited.

Application journey

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Improvisation-based contemporary music?

The official catalogue lists a duration of | 15 ECT and 15 ECTS.

Which languages is Improvisation-based contemporary music taught in?

Taught in English.

What is the tuition fee?

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